Pelosi says she will not leverage government shutdown to avoid Senate vote on court seat
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said she would not leverage a government shut down in order to slow down Republicans' push to fill the Supreme Court vacancy following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Bill Clinton: 'Superficially hypocritical' for Trump and Republicans to push to fill Supreme Court vacancy
Former President Bill Clinton said Sunday it is "superficially hypocritical" for President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans to push to put a new justice on the Supreme Court before the November election.
'Golden nuggets': Trump explains to Woodward why judges are key to his record
President Donald Trump repeatedly boasted to journalist Bob Woodward about the number of judges he has appointed to the federal bench during several of their interviews for "Rage." The recorded comments provide insight into Trump's relationship with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as the two prepare to push through a potential third Supreme Court nominee in the wake of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.
Notable names on Trump's list of potential Supreme Court nominees
President Donald Trump has vowed to appoint a woman to replace late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg after circulating a roster of more than 20 potential nominees in recent weeks that includes prominent and lesser-known conservatives who would undoubtedly tilt the court further rightward if appointed.
Woman suspected of sending poisoned letter to Trump arrested
A woman suspected of sending a letter containing the poison ricin to President Donald Trump was arrested as she tried to enter the US from Canada at a border crossing in New York state, a US law enforcement official said.
Supreme Court prepares to start a new term with only eight
A very different Supreme Court will meet in two weeks to grapple with the potential of 4-4 splits and a caseload that includes no less than the future of the Affordable Care Act and possibly the presidential election.
Republicans are speeding toward confirmation -- even without a nominee
Senate Republicans, in less than 72 hours, have put themselves on the path to confirm a nominee to dramatically shift the balance of power in the US Supreme Court. And they very well may do it before the November 3 election.
Joe Biden entered fall campaign with $141 million cash advantage over Trump
Democrat Joe Biden's campaign and aligned Democratic Party committees entered September and the fall sprint to Election Day with $466 million in cash reserves -- giving the former vice president a significant financial advantage over President Donald Trump.
Senate to hold hearing on Chad Wolf's nomination for Homeland Security secretary this week
The Senate is moving ahead with Chad Wolf's nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security amid concerns about the legitimacy of his appointment, with a full committee hearing scheduled for Thursday morning.
Former Trump national security adviser says withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and Germany is a mistake
President Donald Trump's former national security adviser H.R. McMaster on Sunday said the withdrawal of US troops from places like Afghanistan and Germany are "mistakes" from a long-term national security perspective and called for a sustained commitment to assisting the Afghan government and its security forces.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to lie in repose at the Supreme Court Wednesday and Thursday
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court on Wednesday and Thursday so that members of the public can pay their respects, the court announced on Monday.
Trump says he will announce Supreme Court pick Friday or Saturday
President Donald Trump said on Monday he would unveil his selection to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by the end of the week after spending the weekend fielding advice and floating potential nominees to a wide orbit of advisers.
Second judge rules against USPS, says election mail must be prioritized
The US Postal Service must prioritize election mail and reverse some key policy changes imposed by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, a federal judge ruled on Monday, saying that "managerial failures" at the agency undermined the public's faith in mail-in voting.
Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper get 'Holy' in a star-studded new video
Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper have released a new track, "Holy," with a five-minute video starring Ryan Destiny from Fox series "Star" and Wilmer Valderrama from "NCIS."
Hollywood bubbles back to business
Everyone wants life to return to normal -- and Hollywood is no different. As the months of the coronavirus pandemic drag on and uncertainty in our lives abounds, we all need something to look forward to.
Felicity Jones says Ruth Bader Ginsburg 'taught us all so much'
Felicity Jones, who played late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the film "On the Basis of Sex," is honoring the woman whose story she brought to the big screen.
Lil Nas X says he's written the 'best kids book of all time'
Lil Nas X is on the road to becoming a published author. The Atlanta-based rapper, whose song "Old Town Road" is the longest-running No. 1 song in history, has written a children's book called "C is for Country." It's due out early next year, he announced on Twitter last week.
Regina King and Uzo Aduba wear shirts honoring Breonna Taylor during the Emmys
Actresses Regina King and Uzo Aduba both wore shirts in tribute to Breonna Taylor during their respective acceptance speeches at the Emmy Awards on Sunday.
Pamela Hutchinson of R&B group The Emotions dead at 61
Pamela Hutchinson, famed R&B singer with family group "The Emotions," has died at the age of 61, according to a post on the band's official Facebook page Sunday.
Emmys made history with Black actor wins
Sunday night's Emmy Awards were pretty diverse before they even happened -- and then history was made.
